| Geography |
| Country |
| China |
China |
| Location |
| Southern China |
Southern China |
| Coordinates |
| 23 08 N 113 16 E |
22 33 N 114 06 E |
| Time Zone |
| China Standard Time (utc+8) |
China Standard Time (utc+8) |
| Asia Region |
| East Asia |
East Asia |
|
Elevation (m) |
| 21 |
12 |
|
Elevation (ft) |
| 68 |
40 |
| States/Province/Regions |
| Guangdong |
Guangdong |
|
Metropolitan Area (km2) |
| 7,434 (km2) |
2,050 (km2) |
| Metropolitan Area (sq mi) |
| 2,870 |
790 |
| City Area (km2) |
| 7,434 (km2) |
2,050 (km2) |
| City Area (sq mi) |
| 2,870 |
790 |
|
| Demographics & Population |
| Demonym for People |
| Guangzhouese |
Shenzheners |
| Religion |
| Buddhism, Jews |
Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Catholicism, Islam |
| Main Religion |
| Buddhism |
Buddhism |
| Languages/Dialects |
| Mandarin, Cantonese |
Cantonese, English |
| Human Development Index (2011 HDI) |
| High |
High |
| Metropolitan Population |
| 12,700,800 |
10,357,938 |
| Metropolitan Density /km2 |
| 1710 |
5,053 |
| Metropolitan Density /sq mi |
| 4,425 |
13,111 |
| City Population |
| 12,700,800 |
10,357,938 |
| City Density /km2 |
| 1710 |
5,053 |
| City Density /sq mi |
| 4,425 |
13,111 |
| Climate |
| Type |
| Humid Subtropical Climate |
Subtropical Climate |
| Annual Climate Temperature Average High °C (°F) |
| 26.3 (79.3) |
26.6 (79.9) |
| Annual Climate Temperature Average Low °C (°F) |
| 18.9 (66.0) |
19.65 (67.37) |
| Government and Administration |
| Metropolitan Administrative Areas |
| Yuexiu, Liwan, Haizhu, Tianhe, Baiyun, Huangpu, Panyu, Huadu, Nansha, Luogang, Zengcheng, Conghua |
Futian, Luohu, Nanshan, Yantian, Bao'an, Longgang, New Guangming, New Pingshan |
| City Administrative Areas |
| Yuexiu, Liwan, Haizhu, Tianhe, Baiyun, Huangpu, Panyu, Huadu, Nansha, Luogang, Zengcheng, Conghua |
Futian, Luohu, Nanshan, Yantian, Bao'an, Longgang, New Guangming, New Pingshan |
| Economy |
| Currency |
| Chinese Yuan Renminbi |
Chinese Yuan Renminbi |
| Code |
| Cny |
Cny |
| Major Industries |
| Automobile, Biotechnology, Heavy Industries |
Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Construction Materials, Chemicals, Computer Software, Electronics, Industrial Equipment, Medical Equipment, Telecommunications Equipment |
| Communication |
| Country Code |
| +86 |
+86 |
| Area Code |
| 20 |
755 |
| Postal Code |
| 510xxx |
518xxx |
| Tourism |
| Attractions |
| Yuexiu Park, Western Han Nanyue King's Tomb Museum, Ancestral Temple Of The Chen Family, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Guangdong Provincial Museum |
China Folk Culture Village, Happy Valley, Splendid China, Window Of The World |
| Best Time To Visit |
| October To December |
August To September |
| Transportation |
| Public Transportation |
| Ferry, Train, Subway, Bus, Taxi |
Train, Bus, Subway, Ferry, Taxi |
| Airport |
| Baiyun International Airport |
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport |
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Beijing